A few BBWAA writers admit the race between the two are close

So just how many home runs does Pete Alonso need to hit this season to lock up the Rookie of the Year Award, anyway? You'd think 50 would leave no doubt, right?

Well, maybe not, judging by the support Fernando Tatis Jr. seems to be gaining.

Alonso has been the favorite from early in the season, thanks to his eye-opening home run power, but the Padres' 20-year old shortstop is making a big run, putting up impressive offensive numbers while earning raves for his defense practically on a daily basis.

On Monday night, Tatis Jr. made another highlight play, leaping so high to snare a line drive that Padres' TV analyst Mark Grant declared him "a cartoon character" for his freakish athletic ability.

The play also prompted MLB.com columnist Mark Feinsand to tweet that Alonso's power has been "very impressive, but Fernando Tatis might be the most exciting player in baseball. To me the Rookie of the Year should be his to lose."

Feinsand's opinion is worth noting because, as a Baseball Writers Association of America member, he is a potential voter for the award. The way voting is conducted, two BBWAA members from each National League city are assigned a vote for the Rookie of the Year award, with national writers such as Feinsand filling in the gaps when there aren't enough voters in certain cities for each award.

So I called Mark and posed the question: if Alonso hits 50 home runs, should that clinch the award for him?

"If he hits 50 it would be hard to ignore," Feinsand said, "and it would be hard to deny him in the Rookie of the Year award. But what if Tatis has a 30-30 season? As a guy playing a more important position, that would be hard to ignore, too.

"Look, I think Alonso is a beast, and it's really close between them, but I just think Tatis has been the more dynamic all-around player."

Ok, so let's break it down:

The surprise, in looking at the numbers, is that Tatis' slugging percentage, as of Tuesday, is nearly identical to that of Alonso -- .591 to .592.

The Padres' shortstop has that kind of power. He's hit 22 home runs, which pales in comparison to Alonso's 38, but he's done that in 128 fewer plate appearances because he missed more than a month due to a hamstring injury.

Indeed, the Mets' first baseman has played in 117 games, to 83 for Tatis, and that should count in Alonso's favor, as he has been a difference-making force every day of the season.

Yet, if you're making the case for Tatis, you'd note that despite the missed time, he has a higher WAR (Wins Above Replacement) number -- 4.2 to 3.8. And that's significant because it's a cumulative stat, meaning it would be even higher if he'd played more games.

Tatis' defense and baserunning, in addition to his offense, is what gives him the higher WAR, and whatever you think of its significance, it matters because many of today's BBWAA members consider it strongly when voting on awards.

As another BBWAA member, who preferred to be quoted anonymously, told me, "When you're voting on an award like that and you may not be seeing the guy play on a daily basis, WAR gives you a solid foundation for judging because it factors in all phases of his play.

"In the old days the writers might look at Alonso's home runs and RBIs and it'd be a slam dunk. Now we look at it more comprehensively."

With all of that in mind, it's shaping up as a very close race.

Alonso numbers, including a .258/363/.592 slash line, add up to a .955 OPS, which obviously translates to an excellent offensive year. Yet Tatis is hitting for a much higher average, .315, has an on-base percentage of .378, as well as that .591 slugging percentage, adding up to an even higher OPS of .969.

And since OPS is regarded as perhaps the most defining way to evaluate a player offensively these days, that works in Tatis' favor.

What it doesn't factor in, however, is the missed time, which gives Alonso his huge advantage in home runs. In the end, that could still be crucial if he keeps hitting home runs and gets into the 50s, perhaps even breaking Aaron Judge's rookie record of 52.

"If Alonso breaks Judge's record," one potential Rookie of the Year voter said, preferring not be named, "he's getting my vote, no matter what. Tatis is a tremendous player but an award like that should reward a player for a special accomplishment."

Well, 50 would be quite the accomplishment too, but the way Tatis is playing, it just might take breaking Judge's record for Alonso to lock up that Rookie of the Year award.

Bracket-style tournament simulation crowns 1986 Mets as greatest team in MLB history

'86 Mets topped 2001 Mariners in the final round

By Alex Smith | Jun 6 | 7:21PM

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Are the 1986 Mets the greatest team in MLB history?

A new simulation says yes.

In a bracket-style tournament simulation called Dream Bracket 2, run in a baseball strategy game called Out of the Park Baseball 21, 64 of the greatest teams of all time squared off for the title of champion, and the 1986 Mets came out on top.

Each of the current franchises entered two teams into the bracket, and every matchup was a best-of-seven series. The 1969 Mets ended up losing to the 1997 Florida Marlins in the first round.

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WATCH: Mets visit Nationals on MLB The Show

It's Game 64 of the virtual Mets season

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See how the Mets fared against the Washington Nationals in Game 64 of the virtual season on MLB The Show 20.

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Former Mets ace Matt Harvey says 'there's not a chance' he would take back pitching in 2015 World Series

'I got hurt and maybe I would have anyway. Getting to the World Series was worth it.'

By Alex Smith | Jun 6 | 3:03PM

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New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey reacts after getting Chicago Cubs' Tommy La Stella to strike out during the seventh inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in New York. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip/AP)

Many former coaches, teammates, and front office members weighed in on what made Harvey's rise to super-stardom in 2013 so incredible and why things ultimately didn't work out for the right-hander and the Mets.

"[I remember] how electric it was," Harvey told The Post. "How much support I had from my hometown and New York. I remember after pitching well against the Yankees, going to a nice restaurant in the city with my family and getting a standing ovation. You don't imagine that as a kid."

Latest on negotiations for 2020 MLB season: 'If this was a marriage, it would be a divorce'

Discussions continue between the league and Players Association

With owners giving approval on May 11 to Major League Baseball's proposal to begin the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic, negotiations are now ongoing between the league and Players Association.

The goal was to begin a second spring training around June 10 and for Opening Day to be around July 1, meaning the league and players have a finite amount of time to reach an agreement.

Here's the latest...

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WATCH: Mets visit Nationals on MLB The Show

It's Game 63 of the virtual Mets season

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Next week will tell if 2020 MLB season starts in early or late July

MLB might make another offer after all

First the good news: MLB players will report to spring training even if the owners impose an approximately 50 game schedule. Because of this, people on all sides of the current labor dispute are extremely confident that there will be a 2020 season.

Here's more good news. MLB might make another financial offer to players after all, according to sources, despite a belief earlier this week that it would not. The negotiation for a new agreement on pay is not over, and it won't necessarily be limited only to back channels.

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Todd Zeile talks Timo Perez and his Saturday Night Live appearance

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During the latest Baseball Night in New York: Living Room Edition, the crew asks former Mets third baseman Todd Zeile some questions they've always wondered, including what he said to Timo Perez after Game 1 of the 2000 World Series, and how he ended up on an episode of Saturday Night Live.

Tune in to the full episode of BNNY on Friday night at 7 p.m. on SNY.

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As drastically shortened 2020 MLB season looms, here's how Mets have fared in other condensed years

1995 could serve as blueprint for 2020 season

With MLB and the MLBPA still working to reach an agreement on what would be a drastically shortened 2020 season, this year would be the first shortened campaign since 1995, when the 1994 strike became a lockout that led to 18 games being sliced from the schedule.

While the 2020 season won't be nearly as long as the 1995 season, it will likely be similar in one key aspect -- the potentially expanded playoff field.

What's next for MLB? Think back-channel talks that lead to a 65-80 game season

Both sides prefer a new agreement to a shortened schedule

Major League Baseball does not plan to make another financial offer to the Players Association. The union reiterated on Thursday night that it does not intend to make other concessions.

And yet, there remains a high level of confidence in the industry that not only will baseball be played, but the owners and players will reach a new financial agreement.

The educated guess from one trusted source is that the final deal will call for 65-80 games with a small cut from the full prorated salary but a suspension of the competitive balance tax and qualifying offer. Whether the final agreement takes that exact shape or a different one, it will have enough sweeteners for each side to sell it as a win to both the public and its members.

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WATCH: Mets visit Nationals on MLB The Show

It's Game 62 of the virtual Mets season

By SNY Newsdesk | Jun 4 | 6:57PM

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Gary, Keith and Ron spill their untold stories from the SNY booth

Keith's mic coming loose and falling out of his chair for a Gary are among them

By SNY Newsdesk | Jun 4 | 5:00PM

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We've all caught a glimpse of what Gary Cohen, Ron Darling and Keith Hernandez do each night at Citi Field up in the broadcast booth. But what about the stories we don't see or hear about?

The guys reveal just some of their untold stories in the latest edition of Beyond the Booth...

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Where does Daniel Murphy's 2015 postseason rank among all-time great individual runs?

Watch BNNY: Living Room Edition weeknights at 7 p.m.

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During the Mets' run to the 2015 World Series, Daniel Murphy went on an improbable power streak, blasting a combined seven home runs during the NLDS and NLCS.

On the latest Baseball Night in New York: Living Room Edition, Murphy's former teammate, Anthony Recker, explains why those postseason power numbers were surprising in some ways but not in others, while SNY Insider Andy Martino discusses where Murphy's streak ranks among the all-time great individual runs in baseball history.

Tune in to the full episode of BNNY on Thursday night at 7 p.m. on SNY.

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SNY's Gary Cohen, Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling answer questions from fans and also look ahead to how the Mets could be impacted by a shortened 2020 MLB season during Beyond the Booth Live, hosted by Steve Gelbs on Thursdays at 4 p.m.

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Stay or Go: Examining if Mets should retain Wilson Ramos for 2021 season

Mets could target J.T. Realmuto via free agency after 2020

The Mets will have some big decisions to make after the 2020 season, with Marcus Stroman among those set to hit free agency. Yoenis Cespedes will be coming off the books and the team should have plenty of room to add external free agents and/or take on expensive players via trade.

When it comes to Ramos, whether he is a Met beyond 2020 is fully in the hands of the front office.

The situation with Ramos

The Mets signed Ramos before the 2019 season to a two-year deal that includes a $10 million option (or $1.5 million buyout) for the 2021 season.

WATCH: Mets take on Astros on MLB The Show

It's Game 61 of the virtual Mets season

By SNY Newsdesk | Jun 3 | 7:07PM

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Who will be Jacob deGrom's biggest Cy Young Award competition in 2020?

Max Scherzer and Walker Buehler have the next-best odds to win the award

By SNY Newsdesk | Jun 3 | 7:00PM

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Jacob deGrom is the obvious favorite to win the 2020 NL Cy Young Award, as he searches for his third straight one to join elite company in the record books. But who is his biggest competition?

Looking at the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, Max Scherzer and Walker Buehler are his biggest competition. So, in the latest edition of What are the Odds?, the BNNY crew breaks down who deGrom needs to worry about the most whenever this season gets underway...

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Keith Hernandez on 1986 World Series Watch Party: 'One of the most fulfilling moments in my baseball life'

In this Beyond the Booth piece, the SNY analyst describes what it was like to reunite with his teammates

By Keith Hernandez | Jun 3 | 6:22PM

Last week I hope you all watched the 1986 World Series Game 6 Watch Party on SNY's Facebook page which featured many of my former teammates. It was truly a brilliant idea to put us all together in a discussion forum as the game unfolded from beginning to end. We were told that we could Zoom in and Zoom out at any time if we needed a break. I didn't plan on watching the entire game, which (as Met fans everywhere will recall) took almost four hours to play.

But I did.

It was so much fun to virtually "see" my old teammates Santana, Ojeda, Teufel, Elster, McDowell, Darryl, Mitchell, etc. It's been years since I've seen, let alone talked with, most of them. But having all of their faces on my computer screen talking together in real-time was one of the most fulfilling moments in my baseball life.

Watch BNNY: Living Room Edition weeknights at 7 p.m.

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Acquired in a trade with the Atlanta Braves before the 2015 trade deadline, Kelly Johnson proved to be a valuable utility player for the Mets, playing all over the diamond and doing whatever was asked of him by manager Terry Collins.

On Wednesday, Johnson joined the BNNY crew to look back at some of the pivotal moments of the 2015 postseason, including Chase Utley's NLDS slide into Ruben Tejada, Matt Harvey staying in for the ninth inning of Game 5 of the World Series, and more.

Tune in to the full episode of Baseball Night in New York: Living Room Edition on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. on SNY.

MLB and union expected to reach agreement on health and safety measures -- though there isn't one yet

An agreement on health and safety could help facilitate one on pay

Last month, Major League Baseball sent the Players Association a 67-page document proposing health and safety measures for the 2020 season. On May 21, the union responded with suggestions.

While there remain outstanding issues between the league and players on health and safety, people involved in negotiations are highly optimistic that the sides will reach an agreement. This aspect of negotiations has proven less contentious than financial talks, and the players are expected to get much of what they want on health and safety.

An agreement there could help facilitate one on pay. Since MLB signaled its intention on Monday night to launch a shortened season with prorated pay if no new accord is reached, the sides have engaged in limited dialogue, according to sources.

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Mets take prospect similar to Jarred Kelenic in latest 2020 MLB mock draft

Outfielder Austin Hendrick is one of the top high school hitters available

When the Mets took Jarred Kelenic at No. 6 in the 2018 MLB Draft, they got an 18-year-old, lefty-hitting center fielder with above average tools on both sides of the ball who was widely viewed as the best high school hitter in the draft.

With the Mets set to pick at No. 19 in the 2020 MLB Draft on June 10, Keith Law of The Athletic's latest mock draft has them taking 18-year-old, lefty-hitting center fielder Austin Hendrick, who -- like Kelenic at the time he was drafted -- has above average tools on both sides of the ball.

"Hendrick has only a couple of landing spots, as he's going to be sophomore-eligible if he goes to Mississippi State and may ask for an over-slot bonus, even though scouts didn't see him play this year," Law writes. "The Mets seem to be hoping for a top high school bat to get to them, with college pitching the fallback."

Over the last 30 years, the Mets have selected a catcher in the first round of the MLB Draft just once, when they picked Kevin Plawecki at No. 35 overall in 2012.

And the lack of a can't-miss catching prospect in the 2020 MLB Draft might mean that the Mets going for one when they pick at No. 19 is unlikely.

When you look at the Mets' farm system, Francisco Alvarez is a true blue chip catching prospect who profiles as a player who will excel on both sides of the ball. But he likely won't be ready until 2022 at the earliest, and potentially not until 2023.

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Mets reopen spring training facility in Port St. Lucie

Wilson Ramos was seen using the gym on Tuesday

Add the Mets to the group of teams that have reopened their spring training facilities for players on a limited basis.

The state of Florida, like many others, is allowing facilities to open up for sports teams, and the Mets told Newsday's Tim Healey on Tuesday that Clover Park in Port St. Lucie "is available for players who reside locally."

Pedro Martinez hopes MLB, players can agree to 2020 season for the fans: 'The business part of baseball is dirty'

'Let's think about the fans'

By Alex Smith | Jun 2 | 4:03PM

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Major League Baseball and the Players Association continue to have back-and-forth negotiations, but the clock is ticking toward the "soft deadline" if the goal is still to resume spring training around June 10.

Pedro Martinez, the Hall-of-Famer who pitched four seasons with the Mets in the mid-2000s, is hopeful that both sides can find a middle ground on some of their differences, particularly when it comes to figuring out players' pay for a shortened season with no fans, so that the game can offer some solace for the fans at home.

"I'm hoping that both sides stop thinking about their own good to start thinking about the fans," Martinez said during an interview with Mike Tirico on NBC Sports' Lunch Talk Live. "I think this is the perfect time to have their baseball teams out there to have the people try to forget about a little bit what's going on.

'The question is, why does the black lives matter movement bother you enough to have to say all lives matter?'

As protests against police brutality and racial injusitce continue in most major cities in the United States, Mets star Pete Alonso posted on Instagram on Tuesday along with the caption #blackouttuesday -- a hashtag many are using on Tuesday in a show of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.

"Get out of here with that ignorance," Alonso wrote. "Of course everybody's life matters but we're focusing on the wide spread racism in our country right now. The question is, why does the black lives matter movement bother you enough to have to say all lives matter?"

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Sources: If MLB and union fail to reach agreement, season will likely go on

Owners from all teams reiterated desire to play during a call Monday

Owners from all 30 Major League Baseball teams convened on a conference call Monday, according to sources, and reiterated the desire to begin the season.

If any owner has gotten to the point where he does not see the value in playing a truncated schedule, he did not express that to his colleagues. Add that to the players' consistent stance that they want to play, and there remains the expectation that the 2020 season will be salvaged.

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As MLB agreement draws closer, here's what it could look like

There could be roughly 70-80 games with players accepting a small pay cut

Let's start with where we expect this negotiation to end: Major League Baseball and the Players Association will reach an agreement to play roughly 70-80 games, and players will accept a small percentage pay cut.

Additionally, the league will offer further financial incentives like removing the qualifying offer and the competitive balance tax this winter, in order to help kick-start free agency during an offseason of financial hardship. The union will offer deferred salaries.

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Here's how Mets' projected win percentage stacks up against NL East foes

Which team poses the greatest threat?

By SNY Newsdesk | Jun 1 | 7:00PM

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With this shortened MLB season slowly coming together, Vegas Sportsbooks haven't missed a beat with projecting winning percentages for 2020.

As we knew, the NL East was going to be a hard-fought division this season -- shortened or not. With the World Series-champion Nationals not even being the NL East division winner last season (that's the Braves) to go along with the Mets and Phillies, it was bound to be good baseball.

Vegas thinks the same thing with their winning percentages this season. So do you think the Mets will go over or under their projected wins? That's the latest topic on What Are The Odds?

Dykstra's lawsuit stems from what was written in Darling's autobiography

By SNY Newsdesk | Jun 1 | 6:07PM

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May 28, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets former pitcher Ron Darling is introduced to the crowd during a pregame ceremony honoring the 1986 World Series Championship team prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports (Andy Marlin)

A judge has thrown out former Met Lenny Dykstra's lawsuit against his former teammate Ron Darling for defamation following the release of Darling's autobiography.

With the lawsuit put to bed, Daring released an official statement on the matter:

'We hope to be a part of positive change in our society'

By SNY Newsdesk | Jun 1 | 4:29PM

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With most major cities in the United States protesting police brutality and racial injustice in recent days after the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, the Mets released a statement about the situation on Monday:

Queens, NY is one of the most diverse areas in our country. We take pride in our diversity. It is our strength

That is why we denounce all forms of racism and discrimination.

We stand with our state, our city, and community. We hope to be a part of positive change in our society.

Remembering Mets ace Johan Santana's no-hitter eight years later

Santana did the impossible on June 1, 2012 at Citi Field

On June 1, 2012 at Citi Field in front of 27,069 fans, Johan Santana threw the first no-hitter in franchise history 50 years after the inception of the team.

There had been many near-misses through the years, from Tom Seaver to Rick Reed to Tom Glavine and many in between. But it was Santana -- back on the mound after missing the entire 2011 season due to shoulder surgery -- who did it.

Allan, who turned 19 years old this past April, dropped out of the first round and all the way to the Mets at No. 89 because of signability concerns. But New York walked a bit of a tightrope when giving out its signing bonuses, and were able to get Allan signed under its alloted bonus pool.

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Former Mets, Twins star Michael Cuddyer speaks about 'empathy' and 'injustice' following George Floyd's death

'I don't think we show enough empathy as a society'

FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2015, file photo, New York Mets left fielder Michael Cuddyer adjusts his gloves during batting practice before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field in New York. Cuddyer is ready to retire after playing 15 seasons in the major leagues. He turns 37 in March and leaves with one season left on a two-year, $21 million contract that he signed with the Mets as a free agent. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek, File) (Kathy Kmonicek/AP)

A few nights ago, Michael Cuddyer sat in bed and forced himself to watch the entire video, all eight minutes and 43 seconds, that showed a white Minneapolis police officer kill a black man, George Floyd. It took him about four minutes to break down crying.

Cuddyer is an icon in Minnesota, having played 11 seasons for the Twins before leaving for Colorado and New York. He is now back with the team as a member of the front office.

"I forced myself to watch it, because I wanted to feel the empathy and I wanted to see the injustice," Cuddyer said in a phone interview on Sunday. "In the middle of it, I started bawling…I'm not afraid to admit it. I literally was in my bed bawling. Tears falling down my face."

Pete Alonso says he'll be ally against discrimination: 'My heart is broken over the murder of George Floyd'

'I will never know what it feels like to be discriminated against because (of) the color of my skin'

With most major cities in the United States protesting police brutality and racial injustice in recent days after the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, Mets first baseman Pete Alonso spoke about the situation on Sunday.

"For the past couple of days, I've struggled to wrap my mind around what's happening," Alonso wrote on Instagram. "I have a voice and I will not remain silent. My heart has been broken over the murder of George Floyd. I will never know what it feels like to be discriminated against because (of) the color of my skin. To anyone who faces this type of discrimination, I will fight for you and be an ally. I will always stand with you. There needs to be justice and change made for the better of humanity. Let words be our sword and unity be our armor. Take care of each other."

Floyd died following his arrest in Minnesota after police officer Derek Chauvin -- who was later arrested and charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter -- had his knee on a prone Floyd's neck for roughly nine minutes while Floyd repeatedly said "I can't breathe."

After protests began in and around Minneapolis following the death of Floyd, other protests have taken place in New York City, Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Miami, Chicago, Atlanta, Detroit, and elsewhere.

Sports Squared Crossword: Players Who Played for the Mets and Yankees

New York's sports crossword

By James Ward | May 31 | 10:00AM

Here is the Sports Squared crossword puzzle for Sunday, May 31, called Players Who Played for the Mets and Yankees...

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Marcus Stroman, other New York athletes address police brutality and racial injustice protests

'To change the world we must begin with ourselves'

By Alex Smith | May 30 | 9:38PM

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Protests against police brutality and racial injustice after the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor have been taking place in cities across the country.

Many professional athletes, both in New York and other cities, have used their platform to either speak out on or join these protests.

"Racism is engrained [sic] in our society/culture and the world seems incapable of change," tweeted Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman. "To change the world we must begin with ourselves. Truly look in the mirror and identify if you're part of the problem or the solution. Your true colors will always be revealed!"

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WATCH: Mets host Dodgers on MLB The Show

It's Game 58 of the virtual Mets season

By SNY Newsdesk | May 30 | 6:57PM

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See how the Mets fared against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 58 of the virtual season on MLB The Show 20.

'I really feel if we had won the first game that we would've won (the World Series)'

New York Mets pitcher Jeurys Familia throws during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (Matt Slocum/AP)

The Mets were leading the Kansas City Royals, 4-3, with one out and none on in the bottom of the ninth inning in Game 1 of the 2015 World Series. They were about to secure the win, guaranteeing themselves at least a split before returning to Citi Field for Game 3. And then it happened.

A Jeurys Familia quick pitch was turned around by Alex Gordon, who drove it out of the ballpark. Five innings later, the Mets lost. And the series was turned on its head.

Speaking this week on The Metrospective podcast with Tim Britton and Pete McCarthy, former Mets GM Sandy Alderson lamented the Game 1 loss and Familia's quick pitch.

WATCH: Mets take on Dodgers on MLB The Show

It's Game 57 of the virtual Mets season

By SNY Newsdesk | May 29 | 7:00PM

See how the Mets fared against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 57 of the virtual season on MLB The Show 20.

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How Game 5 of the 2015 NLDS helped shape Mets' Jacob deGrom's career

Watch BNNY: Living Room Edition on SNY at 7 p.m.

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In a winner-take-all Game 5 of the 2015 NLDS against the Dodgers, Jacob deGrom stepped up in a huge way for the Mets, allowing just two earned runs over six innings of work while striking out seven hitters.

On the latest BNNY: Living Room Edition, the crew discusses how this game helped deGrom take his confidence to the next level and shaped him into the two-time NL Cy Young winner he is today ...

An expected MiLB contraction has a lot to do with this development

The Brewers, Nationals and Mariners were also among known teams that have let go some of its prospects.

Unfortunately, these cuts shouldn't come as a surprise as the coronavirus pandemic hasn't just been wreaking havoc in Major League Baseball, but in Minor League Baseball as well.

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Gary, Keith, and Ron look back at Daniel Murphy's incredible 2015 postseason run

'Murph found that zone right at the right time'

By Alex Smith | May 28 | 9:47PM

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Daniel Murphy's 2015 postseason run is something Mets fans will never forget.

After hitting just 14 home runs in the regular season, Murphy became a legend in the postseason, belting seven home runs in a nine-game span, helping the Mets defeat the Dodgers in five games and then sweep the Chicago Cubs to win the NL pennant.